The feedback as I perceived it, was most newbie investors lack the education needed to succeed in Real Estate.

Realtors hold clients very close to the chest and have perceived notions that may not be true.I lived through much of this as while I had a mortgage company and my parents were Realtors and I had to overcome the same issues meeting with buyers represented by other Realtors, so I speak from experience here.

With interest rates going up and the wild card president you mentioned volatility (real or perceived) is high.

I am a newb as well so I'm not sure how to advise on finding that out but try to ask local investors is the first solution that comes to mind.I also think I know a big issue with the 203 loan is making absolutely sure you asked for enough money for repairs because I don't think you can get additional money for repairs but even if you can the government probably takes forever to get you that cash meanwhile you may have empty units because their arent livable meanwhile you are paying off a mortgage, taxes, etc.When you find what you perceive to be a deal make sure you post it on bigger pockets(not the address) so the sharks can tear it apart haha!

Once a complaint is filed the organization is usually obligated to see it out and do a full investigation regardless of how the case may appear at first.I've had tenants file complaints about security deposit, perceived mold, and improper entry.

My 'call to action' (unstated to the other person) is to find out if there is actual or perceived state of 'unpleasant' or 'neglect'.

In a year you can have new competition in the market, a new project opens and perceived market influences can change vacancy expectations.

If you chase cash flow in another state you may be very disappointed as capex and turnover can eat up whatever perceived cash flow you thought there would be and on top of that real estate that doesn’t appreciate is expensive to sell, ie you could be writing a check just to sell.

And any other creditor or borrower can challenge the opening bid amount, as it should be real costs and has nothing to do with any appraised value or perceived market value....unless someone is cheating and that is certainly not out of the question.

The way you perceive yourself in your head is how eventually other people see you because the image in your head about yourself dictates how you present yourself.